Hybrid Instrumentation & Controls Engineer — Siemens PLC

SURGE Staffing

Troy (MI)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with employer match

Bonus incentive program

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Summer hours

Collaborative culture

Job summary

SURGE Staffing in Troy, MI is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission control systems for complex manufacturing projects. You will work with a team from design through start-up and validation.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming skills, hands-on troubleshooting, and Siemens PLC experience (Step 7/S120). Travel 25–40% domestically is required; a hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical drawings.
5+ years designing, building, and programming PLC systems from design through start-up.
5+ years ladder logic programming experience.
Experience with Siemens PLC and drive platforms (Step 7, S120 or similar).
Experience with engine test cell instrumentation and controls (design, integration, troubleshooting, commissioning).
Ability to interpret and create P&IDs.
Strong client service, multi-project management, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel domestically 25–40% for design meetings, installation supervision, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Develop and review control system architecture, diagrams, control sequences, and design specs.
Conduct risk and hazard analyses to support safe design and operation.
Create BOMs, instrument indexes, and other project documentation.
Develop wiring schematics and control panel layout drawings.
Program and integrate HMIs and PLCs across multiple platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, GE, Wago).
Design, set up, and perform system functionality tests at the facility and sites.
Prepare wire pull schedules and scope-of-work documents for bidding and construction.
Perform onsite start-up, commissioning, and validation.
Complete I/O checkout, troubleshoot systems, calibrate instrumentation, and tune PID loops.
Validate programming against established control sequences.
Collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors and manage changes.